2023 Technology Graduates (Feb 2023)

He Waka Eke Noa | Creating Great Together

BNZ Technology is a dynamic team of 1200 people who strive to be the 'Tech Shop of choice, powering BNZ's digital future'. With fast, simple, reliable systems, BNZ's Technology team create world class digital experiences for our people and its customers.

We're launching our brand new Technology graduate program, where you'll join some of the brightest minds in the business, who are building brilliant experiences for our customers and our people. This is a permanent role, and you'll be supported by experts in their fields. We'll guide you through development, coaching, mentoring, specialist graduate courses and give you many opportunities to step up.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Roles

When you join BNZ as a Technology Graduate in 2023, you'll have the opportunity to trial several of our domains on a rotation, and as part of this, you'll experience an array of technologies and ways of working. In year two, you'll 'un-graduate' and we'll find you a home team in one of our great domains across Technology.

As part of the application process, you'll be asked to select your preferred area of interest from the options below. Whilst your preference isn't guaranteed, we're pretty sure you'll love them all!

• Mainframe (Wellington)

In short, Mainframe keeps our bank running! You'll gain highly sought-after experience with this technology (used by banks globally) and will rotate across our Cards and Payments, and Transactions & Investments domains.

• Integration & Data Engineering (Wellington & Auckland)

For the server, host, and back-end enthusiasts. Gain exposure to globally recognised technologies like Informatica, AWS, Azure, Kafka, MuleSoft, & PEGA. You'll rotate across domains like Data & Analytics, Financial Crime, Cards & Payments and Engineering. 

• Web/Mobile Development & Testing (Wellington)

More of a front-end, full-stack, tester-y kind of person? This one's for you. You could be working on our test automation suite of tools, full stack development, web / mobile development and cloud technologies in domains such as Financial Crime, Customer Onboarding, Online Channels and Lending. 

• Cyber Security (Wellington)

Consider yourself a cyber security aficionado? Join the cyber domain and rotate across a selection of seven different teams like Cyber Defence, Information Protection, and Application/Cloud Security.

Ōu Pūkenga | About You

The great thing about the variety of our roles is that we're open to students from a range of disciplines, experiences and interests. What's important to us is your desire to learn, ability to work with others, and your drive to do great work.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• An analytical approach to their work and a love for exploring problems to come up with great solutions - challenging the status quo to improve systems, processes and our customer experience.
• A genuine passion for technology and how it can help our customers.
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to relate well to others.
• Resilience and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

You must also be:

• A NZ/ AUS resident, citizen or have a valid work visa.
• Available for one of our assessment centres, either on the 13th September (Wellington) or 15th September (Auckland).
• Available to start a full-time role in February 2023.

BNZ Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at BNZ

At BNZ, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results.  We know that every BNZer is unique, with a wide range of goals, ambitions, and lifestyles, so we offer a wide range of benefits and working styles to suit you.

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us. When we're at our best, physically and mentally, in and out of work, we can truly create great things together. We're here to support you to be your best with several wellbeing initiatives.
• Leave: We all need a bit of time off every now and then. At BNZ we're proud to offer the generous leave options you need and deserve - whether it's for a special occasion, an unexpected event, or an extended vacation. Think 6 weeks Annual Leave, volunteer days, and flexible sick leave - all available from the day you start!
• Flexibility: We're big on helping you balance life and work. We offer a range of flexible working options that help you be your best, wherever you're based. Talk to us about how we can make this work for you.
• Awesome Offices and: Technology T-shirts, pool tables, pinball machines, table tennis, gyms, free towel service, e-bike charging, on-site cafes, wellness rooms, nap pods, focus rooms, free period products, breakout spaces, creative studios.
• A massive range of other benefits:
  • 37.5 hour working week
  • Free or discounted life & health insurance
  • Staff banking & insurance discounts
  • KiwiSaver paid on top of your salary
  • 6000+ classroom and online courses, including platforms like Udemy, A Cloud Guru, Coursera and AWS and Azure certifications

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

If you're ready to join a supportive team of BNZers who are passionate about the work they do and the results they achieve, then apply now and let's create great together.

Remuneration

As a graduate you'll learn fast and your skills will grow exponentially, we'll pay you right from the outset and make regular changes to make sure you're paid competitively.

Please take note of the following important dates: (*subject to change, and COVID permitting)

• Applications close: 5 August 2022
• Video Assessments: From week commencing 1st August 2022 (keep an eye on your email inbox!)
• Assessment Centres: Tuesday 13th September 2022 in Wellington OR Thursday 15th September 2022 in Auckland
• Offers: 19 September - 30 September 2022
• Start Date: 20 February 2023